The community of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico, has been forced to relocate due to sea-level rise, losing around 28 feet of shoreline annually for 50 years. This has resulted in significant disruption to life in the community, wiping out homes and displacing residents. The community's well is now contaminated with saltwater, and the nearby river proves insufficient as a source. The decision to relocate the community to a new settlement has been delayed due to slow progress. The root causes of the encroaching sea are disputed, with local experts suggesting that the nearby Benito Juárez Dam is trapping sediment that could slow erosion on the beach. Despite this, residents are still attached to the land and are uncertain about their future.